Karlie Kloss: I Eat a Cookie Before Working Out

Supermodel Karlie Kloss may be queen of the catwalk but she also knows her way around the kitchen.

Kloss, who co-founded Karlie’s Kookies with chef and owner of Milk Bar Christina Tosi, just marked a major milestone for the brand. The line of health conscious, wheat and dairy-free cookies has donated a half-a-million meals to children through FEED, the social business founded by Lauren Bush Lauren.

In celebration of her big news, we asked Taylor Swift’s BFF the burning questions you wanted to know:

When did you fall in love with baking and do you remember the first thing you made? —Chris, Nashville
I learned by reading recipes. I was around 5 years-old and the first thing I really baked was like a Jiffy mix, which is a 99 cent cornbread mix that you essentially add water and an egg to. It’s like Easy-Bake Oven. I think that was my first real experience where I was like ‘I’m learning to read and I can make really yummy food because of it!’

You work out quite a bit, so do you have a go-to post workout snack? —Carissa, Boston
Before a workout I love a cookie! I go for one of my cookies for some energy. It’s surprising, there’s a lot of protein in the cookie because of the almonds that go into it. After a good workout, I love a good shake with almond milk and banana.

I’m always looking for new things to make. Do you have a favorite meal to cook at home? —Carolyn, Seattle
I’m pretty basic. When I cook I’m really simple and I like to use fresh ingredients and not to do much to them. I love to get fresh fish, vegetables and fruits from Whole Foods and grill. Especially during the summer, I love to use my grill.

Since you work with Christina Tosi, what’s your favorite Milk Bar dessert? —Erin, Los Angeles
The Cereal milk! It’s like a soft serve but made with milk like at the bottom of a cereal bowl. It’s genius! It’s basically the happiest memories from childhood.

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I’m a sucker for cool, new cooking tools. What’s your favorite kitchen gadget? —Shawna, Providence, RI
There are two things that I love. One is my KitchenAid stand mixer. My very first first paycheck with my modeling money went to my mixer, which I still have today! It’s seen a lot of cookies in its time. The second: My mom gave me this new gadget called the Spiralizer, which I’m excited to try. It basically turns zucchini into spaghetti.

Your job takes you all over the world, what’s your favorite dish from your travels? —Jennifer, New York City
Iceland is my favorite place I’ve ever traveled. I’ve discovered something there that I haven’t found anywhere else, called skyrr. It’s amazing. It’s like Greek yogurt but way more delicious and way more nutritious for you. It has a really high level of protein and a really low level of things you don’t want. So if you find that in New York, let me know!

Karlie is from my suburb in St Louis and it’s so neat to see how much she has accomplished! Also, you can find skyrr here in the US… at Whole Foods and even Target. The brand is Siggi’s and it’s super delicious!

bill on August 29th, 2014

And then she sticks a finger down her throat.

Guest on August 29th, 2014

great interview!

Dani on August 29th, 2014

Karlie seems so grounded, despite her fame and success. Will try her cookie recipe.

Kate on August 29th, 2014

Ding Ding Ding- Winner of the “Dumbest story of they week” award.

templar on August 29th, 2014

what a BREAKTHROUGH !

bill on August 29th, 2014

And afterwards she shoves a finger down her throat.

guest on August 29th, 2014

There is no way the amount of almonds within a single cookie can give you enough caloric energy/protein to endure a hard workout…and a smoothie after said workout won’t cut it, either. Seriously. Please stop glorifying unhealthy celebrity crash diets and repackaging them as a healthy trend we should all try.

Jenni on August 29th, 2014

“…marked a major milestone for the bread”? What?

Katie on August 29th, 2014

Sure, Karlie eats a cookie before working out … and then she throws it up. Gimme a break! These skinny models survive on nothing but a diet of champagne, cigarettes, and (if they’re being “healthy”) rabbit-food.

Aussie cathie on August 29th, 2014

And that folks is the calories for the day…

Mary McGunigal on August 29th, 2014

Has she ever been grocery shopping in NY? Siggi’s yogurt is sold almost everywhere!

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